DevOps Team Lead

Internal Job Title: Core Solutions – Lead DevOps Engineer

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: This role requires flexibility in working hours, with regular overlap with UK operating hours and occasional out-of-hours support for deployments or management tasks. Typical Manila hours will be from 11 AM to 7 PM to align with UK team members.

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable within the salary range of Php 102,000 to 139,000 to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a DevOps Team Lead to join our Customer Solutions Team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of systems across E-commerce, Identity Management, and CRM platforms, providing vital technical and business support across CUPA. This is a leadership role with hands-on responsibilities as needed, including on-call duties and managing the DevOps on-call rota.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Regular Employment on Day 1
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves  (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/Retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a DevOps Team Lead?

As our Senior DevOps Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping how Cambridge delivers secure, reliable, and scalable digital solutions to millions of learners worldwide. You will:

• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, driving best practices and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and enhance our cloud infrastructure (AWS) to ensure performance, security, and scalability.
• Champion automation and modern DevOps practices — from CI/CD pipelines to containerization and serverless solutions.
• Partner with development teams to streamline deployments and optimise cloud-based services.
• Manage critical processes including disaster recovery, compliance, and incident response.
• Contribute hands-on when needed, staying close to the technology while steering strategy.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

An ideal candidate has the following qualities:

Essential:

• Leadership experience (2+ years) guiding or mentoring DevOps teams.
• Strong cloud expertise; especially in AWS — with 5+ years of building and supporting systems.
• Solid background in automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS), and serverless (Lambda, Step Functions).
• Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python, Go, or Ruby) plus strong Linux and security knowledge.
• Familiarity with Git tools (GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins).
• Agile mindset with a collaborative, problem-solving approach.

Desirable:

• an AWS certification (DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator, or Solutions Architect)

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the growth of a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, we want to hear from you

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.